The Knife, a popular music duo from Sweden, was forged in 1999. The two siblings, singer Karin Andersson and brother Olof Dreijer own a record company called Rabid Records.
The band transcends many genres, including a lot of experimental electronic, synthpop, and ambient 'trip-hop'. Many of their songs feature new age influences and extensive vamping, with soothing, melodic phrasing. They take inspiration from vintage synth pop and avant-garde sounds that are just as sinister as they are pleasing.
They were brought to the international stage with their song 'Heartbeats', which appeared in a Sony commercial. Several of their songs have since appeared on television shows and commercials. In 2006, they released their critically acclaimed Silent Shout album, and have won several Swedish Grammis (to which they refuse to attend the award ceremony).
They have both done solo projects since, but rumors hint towards an upcoming project which may or may not already be in the works!
